A Brief History of Power
ABHoP
Episodes

2 days ago
2 days ago
Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the hatred of the young for the old and indifference of the old for the young, how economic changes widen generational divide, and and troubles pastors face in the church.
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Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church
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5 days ago
5 days ago
Dr Adam Koontz talks about tactics for local evangelism, how to train people for internet evangelism, and models of pastoral training.
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Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
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Monday Jun 15, 2026
Monday Jun 15, 2026
Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Hardboiled Fiction and it's adaption into Noir Film, and its reflection of the culture and the human heart.
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Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church
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Thursday Jun 11, 2026
Thursday Jun 11, 2026
Dr Adam Koontz talks about how we preach about the law and the errors of legalism and antinomianism.
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Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
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Monday Jun 08, 2026
Monday Jun 08, 2026
Dr Adam Koontz talks about the predicted trend of increased bi-vocational ministry and what Paul wrote about pastors making their living.
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Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
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Thursday May 28, 2026
Thursday May 28, 2026
Dr Adam Koontz talks about the two primary ways of bringing people into the church and the supposed conflict between them.
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Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
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Monday May 25, 2026
Monday May 25, 2026
Col Willie Grills shares stories of the circuit riders of yesteryear and talks about bringing the word of God even where it is difficult.
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Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church
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Thursday May 21, 2026
Thursday May 21, 2026
Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about LCMS internal conflicts and why the structure of synodical polity isn't designed for the people who now comprise it.
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Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
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Thursday May 14, 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026
Charlie Ungemach of Gird Up Ministries continues talking with Dr Adam Koontz about the polarization of politics, the need to proclaim the whole word of God, and how to talk to people who have no reference for Christianity.
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Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
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Monday May 11, 2026
Monday May 11, 2026
Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about why depression is such a common problem among pastors, why modern medical practice struggles to cure it, and the application of the Gospel to depression.
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Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church
Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church
Music thanks to Verny